Transportation Manager

Description ABOUT QCD: Established in 2006, Quality Custom Distribution Services LLC (QCD), a subsidiary of GSF, is a custom last-mile distribution company specializing in tailored solutions for selected food service Industry customers. Headquartered in Frisco, Texas, QCD services thousands of restaurants throughout the United States. Providing over 37,000 deliveries a week from 25 strategically located distribution centers, the QCD fleet averages more than 40 million miles driven per year. QCD associates also help run a national non-profit, the GSF Foundation. At QCD, every role drives success. Whether you're preparing orders, making deliveries, mapping routes, or managing warehouses, you're part of a dynamic team that keeps America's favorite restaurants running. Beyond offering logistics jobs, we build careers and fuel the future of foodservice distribution. Transportation Manager – Greenwood, Indiana What You’ll Do: You’ll lead a fast-paced transportation team that keeps critical deliveries running smoothly and safely. This isn’t just about moving products - it’s about people, performance, and precision. If you're a logistics leader who knows how to motivate teams, resolve issues on the fly, and keep things rolling no matter what, you’re in the right place. In This Role, You’ll: Plans and directs the day-to-day transportation functions, including the work assignments of facility transportation supervisors and clerical staff, to ensure that department standards for efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness are met or exceeded. (25%) Establishes and communicates department goals, monitoring employee performance to ensure they are met or exceeded. (15%) Provides training, development, and performance evaluations of department staff; works with Human Resources to department hiring to ensure selection of qualified employees. (15%) Directs the completion of routing, manpower, and equipment schedules to ensure that organizational KPIs are met. (15%) Coordinates daily and monthly repairs and preventative maintenance for all tractors and trailers with Penske for safety, to minimize down time, and to comply with DOT and other Federal and State transportation and safety regulations for all GSF distribution centers. (15%) Develops, audits, and manages the budget and operations costs to ensure efficient operations. (10%) Obtains, analyzes, and recommends equipment specifications, quotes, and procurement for essential department equipment to ensure effective use of operating funds. (5%) Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary What You’ll Bring: 3+ years of transportation or food distribution experience, including supervisory roles Working knowledge of DOT regulations, driver safety, routing software, and logistics reporting Strong leadership and conflict-resolution skills - you know how to lead through complexity Ability to communicate clearly with internal teams, drivers, and external partners Work in a temperature-controlled warehouse - dry, chill, and freezer zones Bachelor’s degree preferred (but not required); management or operations-related fields a plus Experience working in unionized environments strongly preferred Ability to travel as needed and work onsite in a 24/7 operation The Schedule & Setting: Full-time, on-site supervisory role in a temperature-controlled warehouse Supports a 24/7 operation with flexibility required for evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed Leads a large-scale transportation team focused on safety, reliability, and service Days/Flexible for business needs Pay & Benefits: Weekly pay (every Friday) Health, dental, and vision benefits available after 30 days 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and more Company-provided uniforms and work shoes WHY JOIN US We're not just in the business of distribution - we're in the business of development. Your ambition accelerates our whole team's progress. We provide clear paths for career advancement, f…

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